Industrial Wire & Cable

Specialty Yarns Engineered for
Wire & Cable

Conneaut Industries supplies high-performance specialty yarns ripcords, fillers, binders, and strength members — purpose-built for demanding wire and cable constructions. Since 1930.

  • 95+
    Years Converting
  • 4th+
    Generation Family Owned
  • ISO
    9001:2015 Certified
  • 3+
    Core Appliance Fibers

Material Solutions

Fibers Engineered for
Consistency & Durability

The Industry Challenge

Wire and cable manufacturers face relentless demands: tighter tolerances, higher voltages, extreme temperature ranges, and the need for easy field termination. Every Textile component — from ripcord to filler — must perform precisely as designed, batch after batch, with zero compromises on consistency.

The Conneaut Solution

With over 90 years of textile conversion expertise, Conneaut select specialty textiles that meet the exact mechanical, thermal, and chemical requirements of modern cable designs. Our ISO 9001:2015 quality system ensures every spool meets spec — whether you need an aramid ripcord for fiberoptic cable or a fiberglass strength member for transmission lines.

Material Solutions

Fibers Engineered for
Consistency & Durability

Power Cables

Low to high voltage power cables depend on Conneaut to provide textiles for various components within the cable design. Our fiberglass and polyester options provide options for fillers and protection for the transmission components.

Fiber Optic Cable

Aramid and fiberglass yarns serve as strength members and ripcords in loose-tube and tight-buffered cable designs, protecting fragile glass strands from tensile provide ripcords to readily remove metallic jacketing.

Industrial Control Cable

Fillers and binders keep multi-conductor control cables round and stable during processing. Conneaut offers custom-denier solutions to match exact fill requirements.

High-Temperature Wire

Fiberglass braiding and wrapping yarns withstand continuous exposure to elevated temperatures in appliance, automotive, and industrial heating applications.

Marine & Offshore Cable

Harsh UV, saltwater, and mechanical abuse demand moisture-resistant fillers and flame-retardant yarns that maintain dimensional stability throughout the cable’s service life.

Data & Communications

Low-smoke, flame-retardant yarn constructions support plenum and riser-rated data cables where regulatory compliance and signal integrity both matter.

Product Applications

The Right Yarn
for Every Function

Conneaut’s textile conversion expertise enables us to produce four core product forms — each optimized for a specific functional role inside your cable construction. All available in a wide range of fiber types, deniers, and package formats.

Ripcord

Clean jacket removal for field termination and splicing

Winding Yarn

Precision tension winding for cable core and armor coverage

Twist & Ply

Multi-end twisting and plying for custom denier and tenacity

Cordage

Braided and twisted cord for strength members and fillers

Binder / Filler

Cable roundness, dimensional stability, and void fill

Serve Yarn

Continuous filament serving for conductor and assembly coverage

Fiber Types

Five Fibers.
Unlimited Configurations.

Fiberglass

High temp resistance
Dielectric Dimensional stability
Flame retardant

Aramid

High tensile strength
Cut & abrasion resistant
Low elongation
Lightweight

Polyester

Chemical resistance
Dimensional stability Cost-effective Wide denier range

Nylon

High elongation Abrasion resistant Moisture resistant Tough & flexible

Cotton

Absorbent / blocking
Soft hand Biodegradable Legacy designs

Processing Capabilities

Precision Conversion at Scale

Winding

Precision winding of fiberglass, aramid, cotton and polyester yarns onto cardboard cones, wood reels, plastic servings, and bobbins. Tight traverse control ensures uniform layering and consistent payout in cable manufacturing.

Twist & Ply

Single and multi-end twisting to customer-defined TPI specifications. Plied constructions offer enhanced tensile uniformity and torsional balance — critical for braiding, weaving, and cabling operations in cable assembly lines.

Cordage

Custom cordage construction from high-performance fiber inputs for use within cable assemblies. Conneaut cordage products are produced to customer specification where consistent construction geometry is essential.

Ripcord

Specialty ripcords for cable constructions. Engineered for consistent, controlled jacket removal with a predictable break-out force. Tight dimensional tolerances ensure reliable integration within cable designs during installation and field service.

Why Conneaut

Built on Experience.
Proven by Performance.

01

Since 1930

Over 90 years of continuous textile conversion operations means deep institutional knowledge and refined processes that newer converters simply cannot replicate.

02

ISO 9001:2015

Our certified quality management system ensures every package ships to spec. Complete traceability, documented processes, and rigorous incoming material inspection.

03

Custom Capability

Standard off-the-shelf or fully engineered to your specification — denier, twist, ply, package type, and fiber all configurable to your cable design requirements.

04

Consistent Supply

Family-owned and operated with a loyal, low-turnover team means reliable lead times, consistent quality, and a supply partner you can count on for the long term.

Technical Specifications

Package &
Supply Details

Conneaut supports wire and cable manufacturers with flexible package formats designed for high-speed paying-off and compatibility with your production equipment.

  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified

    Every lot manufactured and inspected under our certified quality management system, providing the traceability and documentation that appliance supply chains require.

  • Lot-to-Lot Consistency

    Precision-controlled winding, twisting, and plying processes deliver repeatable linear density, tension, and package geometry — the foundation of defect-free harness assembly at volume.

  • Direct Application Expertise

    A fourth-generation, low-turnover workforce means your application is handled by people who have seen it before. We work directly with your engineers — no layers between your spec and our floor.

  • Responsive to Demand Cycles

    The durable goods market moves with housing starts and purchasing trends. Conneaut’s flexible manufacturing and inventory capabilities are built to respond to the demand cycles that define this market.

Package Types

Cardboard Tube

Strong, disposable cores for high-volume applications. Ideal for braiding, single-use paying-off applications.

Wood Reel

Heavy-duty reels for large-package requirements. Suitable for serving machines and high-tension applications.

Plastic Serving Package

Precision wound packages optimized for serving and wrapping machines. Consistent tension and uniform payoff.

Bobbin

Plastic bobbins for braiding, stranding, and wrapping head applications requiring compact, balanced payoff.

Ready to Get Started?

Let’s Engineer
Your Next Cable

Whether you need a standard ripcord or a fully custom aramid strength member, Conneaut’s engineering team is ready to discuss your specifications. Request a sample or call us directly.

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